How To Fix EL427 - Meter reading result for device &1 reg. &2 has been deleted

EL427 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Meter reading result for device &1 reg. &2 has been deleted

What causes this issue?

The meter reading result has been deleted:
- Meter reading &V3&
- Meter reading date &V4&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL427 - Details

• The SAP error message EL427 indicates that a meter reading result for a specific device and registration has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of utilities management, particularly when dealing with meter readings in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Meter Reading: The most common cause of this error is that the meter reading result has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to manual deletion, data correction processes, or system errors.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or issues arising from data migration or updates.
  Incorrect Processing: The error may also arise if there is an attempt to process or reference a meter reading that has already been marked for deletion or has been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Meter Reading Results: Verify if the meter reading result for the specified device and registration number exists in the system. You can do